Stanley and Joyce Boim, parents of David Boim, who was killed by Hamas terrorists in 1996, are currently engaged in a legal battle against a Muslim advocacy group protesting at the Democratic National Convention. The Boims initially filed a lawsuit in 2000 against three Islamic charities in the U.S., accusing them of supporting Hamas. They won the case in 2004 but were unable to collect the awarded $156 million as the groups disbanded post-judgment.
In 2017, the Boims filed another suit, alleging that the Islamic Association for Palestine (IAP) reemerged as The American Muslims for Palestine (AMP) with similar leadership and objectives. The Boims claim that AMP continues to promote Hamas' ideology and raise funds for the organization.
The Boims' attorney emphasized that their lawsuit aims to hold pro-terror groups accountable and prevent them from evading legal consequences by changing names. He stressed the importance of upholding the Antiterrorism Act to deter support for terrorist activities on American soil.
AMP's attorney refuted the allegations, stating that the Boims have yet to substantiate their claims in court. She highlighted that AMP was established after IAP's dissolution and denied any ties to terrorist organizations.
Furthermore, nine survivors of a terrorist attack filed a lawsuit against AMP and its affiliate, National Students for Justice in Palestine (NSJP), accusing them of collaborating with Hamas. The complaint alleges that these groups operate as propagandists for the terrorist organization.
Additionally, AMP is under investigation by the Virginia Attorney General for potential violations of charitable solicitation laws and alleged support for terrorist entities. The AMP dismissed the probe as unfounded.
